Cultural Historian/Tribute performer, Br. John, portrays world class, show horse performer, inventor, horse whisperer/trainer-Tom Bass. Born into slavery in 1859 and nicknamed "The High-Hatted Horseman", Tom was the creator of the longtime, world famous, "American Royal Saddlehorse Show", in Kansas City, MO. {Note far right pictured} American Royal Horseshow hosted in old Convention Hall-circa 1915. CLICK BELOW to hear the original tune- The Ballad Of Tom Bass (written & performed) by Br. John) From the album-SONGS OF THE BLACK PIONEERS |